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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.72, 858.74 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.72, 858.74 and 247.91 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.72 : 858.74 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.72/858.74 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.72x = 858.74 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.72x = 212,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,884.70/572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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