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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 856.77 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 856.77 and 246.58 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 856.77 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/856.77 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 856.77 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 211,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262.35/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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