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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.45, 863.52 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.45, 863.52 and 246.38 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.45 : 863.52 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.45/863.52 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.45x = 863.52 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.45x = 212,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,748.51/575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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