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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 858.36 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 858.36 and 248 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 858.36 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/858.36 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 858.36 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 212,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,873.28/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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