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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 857.86 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 857.86 and 247.28 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 857.86 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/857.86 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 857.86 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 212,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,133.15/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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