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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 857.80 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 857.80 and 242.94 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 857.80 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/857.80 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 857.80 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 208,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,393.93/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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