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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 859.34 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 859.34 and 248.09 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 859.34 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/859.34 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 859.34 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 213,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,189.98/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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