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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 857.68 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 857.68 and 247.64 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 857.68 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/857.68 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 857.68 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 212,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,395.88/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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