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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 856.76 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 856.76 and 242.42 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 856.76 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/856.76 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 856.76 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 207,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,695.76/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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