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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 859.64 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 859.64 and 248.36 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 859.64 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/859.64 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 859.64 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 213,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,500.19/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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