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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 857.36 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 857.36 and 242.46 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 857.36 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/857.36 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 857.36 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 207,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,876.11/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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