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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 857.13 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 857.13 and 242.47 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 857.13 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/857.13 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 857.13 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 207,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,823.42/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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