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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.62 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.62 and 246.38 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 856.62 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/856.62 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 856.62 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 211,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,049.75/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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