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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.17, 858.64 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.17, 858.64 and 247.57 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.17 : 858.64 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.17/858.64 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.17x = 858.64 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.17x = 212,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,573.50/572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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