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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.55, 858.87 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.55, 858.87 and 247.86 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.55 : 858.87 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.55/858.87 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.55x = 858.87 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.55x = 212,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,879.52/572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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