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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 860.04 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 860.04 and 248.82 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 860.04 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/860.04 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 860.04 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 213,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,995.15/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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