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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.01, 858.03 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.01, 858.03 and 247.62 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.01 : 858.03 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.01/858.03 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.01x = 858.03 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.01x = 212,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,465.39/572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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