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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 856.39 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 856.39 and 242.25 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 856.39 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/856.39 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 856.39 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 207,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,460.48/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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