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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.10, 858.21 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.10, 858.21 and 247.42 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.10 : 858.21 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.10/858.21 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.10x = 858.21 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.10x = 212,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,338.32/572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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