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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.00, 858.02 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.00, 858.02 and 247.46 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.00 : 858.02 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.00/858.02 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.00x = 858.02 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.00x = 212,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,320.10/572.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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