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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.11 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.11 and 248.18 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.11 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.11 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.11 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 213,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,209.62/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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