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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 860.24 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 860.24 and 248.60 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 860.24 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/860.24 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 860.24 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 213,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,855.66/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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