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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 858.54 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 858.54 and 247.96 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 858.54 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/858.54 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 858.54 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 212,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,883.58/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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