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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 859.85 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 859.85 and 248.36 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 859.85 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/859.85 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 859.85 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 213,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,546.80/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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