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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.19, 859.80 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.19, 859.80 and 248.56 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.19 : 859.80 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.19/859.80 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.19x = 859.80 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.19x = 213,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,711.89/573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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