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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 857.21 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 857.21 and 246.39 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 857.21 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/857.21 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 857.21 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 211,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,206.74/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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