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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 859.47 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 859.47 and 248.29 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 859.47 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/859.47 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 859.47 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 213,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,397.81/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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