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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 857.39 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 857.39 and 246.73 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 857.39 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/857.39 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 857.39 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 211,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,543.83/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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