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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 856.80 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 856.80 and 247.32 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 856.80 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/856.80 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 856.80 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 211,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,903.78/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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