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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 856.94 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 856.94 and 242.34 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 856.94 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/856.94 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 856.94 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 207,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,671.20/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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