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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 857.53 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 857.53 and 247.03 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 857.53 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/857.53 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 857.53 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 211,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,830.11/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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