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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.65, 858.51 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.65, 858.51 and 248.24 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.65 : 858.51 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.65/858.51 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.65x = 858.51 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.65x = 213,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,118.67/572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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