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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.65 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.65 and 246.43 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.65 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.65 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.65 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 211,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,102.12/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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