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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 856.89 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 856.89 and 246.60 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 856.89 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/856.89 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 856.89 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 211,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,309.07/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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