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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.79, 857.71 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.79, 857.71 and 247.17 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.79 : 857.71 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.79/857.71 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.79x = 857.71 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.79x = 211,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,997.49/571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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