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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 858.96 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 858.96 and 248.16 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 858.96 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/858.96 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 858.96 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 213,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,159.51/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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