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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.35, 857.12 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.35, 857.12 and 246.72 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.35 : 857.12 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.35/857.12 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.35x = 857.12 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.35x = 211,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,467.41/571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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