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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 857.18 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 857.18 and 246.52 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 857.18 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/857.18 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 857.18 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 211,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,312.01/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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