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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.15, 858.20 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.15, 858.20 and 242.95 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.15 : 858.20 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.15/858.20 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.15x = 858.20 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.15x = 208,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494.18/572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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