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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 858.14 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 858.14 and 247.74 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 858.14 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/858.14 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 858.14 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 212,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,595.60/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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