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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.85, 859.59 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.85, 859.59 and 248.22 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.85 : 859.59 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.85/859.59 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.85x = 859.59 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.85x = 213,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,367.43/572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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