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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.42, 858.92 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.42, 858.92 and 247.79 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.42 : 858.92 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.42/858.92 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.42x = 858.92 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.42x = 212,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,826.25/572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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