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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 856.43 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 856.43 and 246.86 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 856.43 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/856.43 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 856.43 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 211,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,412.79/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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