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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 859.06 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 859.06 and 248.12 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 859.06 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/859.06 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 859.06 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 213,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,149.97/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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