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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.54, 858.81 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.54, 858.81 and 247.71 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.54 : 858.81 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.54/858.81 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.54x = 858.81 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.54x = 212,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,735.83/572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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