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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 859 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 859 and 248.12 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 859 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/859 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 859 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 213,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,135.08/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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