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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 856.21 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 856.21 and 241.82 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 856.21 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/856.21 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 856.21 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 207,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,043.21/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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