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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 857.76 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 857.76 and 247.20 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 857.76 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/857.76 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 857.76 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 212,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,038.27/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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