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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.79, 857.69 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.79, 857.69 and 242.78 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.79 : 857.69 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.79/857.69 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.79x = 857.69 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.79x = 208,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,229.98/571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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