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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 856.49 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 856.49 and 242.10 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 856.49 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/856.49 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 856.49 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 207,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,355.02/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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