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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.09, 856.88 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.09, 856.88 and 242.11 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.09 : 856.88 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.09/856.88 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.09x = 856.88 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.09x = 207,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,459.22/571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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