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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.36, 858.31 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.36, 858.31 and 247.50 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.36 : 858.31 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.36/858.31 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.36x = 858.31 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.36x = 212,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,431.73/572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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