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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 858.39 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 858.39 and 247.60 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 858.39 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/858.39 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 858.39 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 212,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,537.36/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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