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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 857.40 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 857.40 and 247.24 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 857.40 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/857.40 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 857.40 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 211,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,983.58/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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