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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 856.98 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 856.98 and 246.60 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 856.98 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/856.98 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 856.98 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 211,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,331.27/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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