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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.10 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.10 and 246.94 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.10 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.10 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.10 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 213,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,133.91/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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