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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 863.55 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 863.55 and 246.29 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 863.55 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/863.55 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 863.55 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 212,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,681.26/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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