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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 857.04 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 857.04 and 242.41 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 857.04 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/857.04 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 857.04 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 207,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,753.85/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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