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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.67, 857.51 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.67, 857.51 and 242.52 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.67 : 857.51 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.67/857.51 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.67x = 857.51 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.67x = 207,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,963.33/571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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