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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 857.25 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 857.25 and 246.87 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 857.25 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/857.25 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 857.25 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 211,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,629.31/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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