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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 858.99 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 858.99 and 247.80 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 858.99 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/858.99 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 858.99 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 212,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,857.72/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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