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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 857.79 and 246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 857.79 and 246.99 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 857.79 = 246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/857.79 = 246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 857.79 × 246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 211,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,865.55/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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