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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 857.10 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 857.10 and 242.37 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 857.10 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/857.10 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 857.10 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 207,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,735.33/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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