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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.15 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.15 and 247.59 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.15 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.15 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.15 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 212,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,469.36/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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