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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 859.74 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 859.74 and 248.34 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 859.74 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/859.74 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 859.74 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 213,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,507.83/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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