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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 857.12 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 857.12 and 246.48 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 857.12 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/857.12 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 857.12 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 211,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,261.71/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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