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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 856.86 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 856.86 and 246.63 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 856.86 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/856.86 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 856.86 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 211,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,327.38/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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