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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.50, 858.12 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.50, 858.12 and 247.60 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.50 : 858.12 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.50/858.12 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.50x = 858.12 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.50x = 212,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,470.51/572.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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