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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.07 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.07 and 248.27 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.07 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.07 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.07 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 213,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,277.63/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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