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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 862.98 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 862.98 and 246.18 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 862.98 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/862.98 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 862.98 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 212,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,448.42/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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