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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 856.94 and 242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 856.94 and 242.59 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 856.94 = 242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/856.94 = 242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 856.94 × 242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 207,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,883.86/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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