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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 856.74 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 856.74 and 246.60 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 856.74 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/856.74 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 856.74 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 211,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,272.08/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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