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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 858.36 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 858.36 and 247.60 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 858.36 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/858.36 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 858.36 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 212,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,529.94/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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