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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 863.03 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 863.03 and 246.05 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 863.03 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/863.03 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 863.03 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 212,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,348.53/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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