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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 859.46 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 859.46 and 248.30 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 859.46 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/859.46 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 859.46 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 213,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403.92/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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