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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 857.62 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 857.62 and 247.06 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 857.62 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/857.62 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 857.62 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 211,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,883.60/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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