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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 858.84 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 858.84 and 247.69 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 858.84 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/858.84 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 858.84 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 212,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,726.08/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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