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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 858.47 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 858.47 and 247.61 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 858.47 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/858.47 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 858.47 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 212,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,565.76/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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