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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 860.34 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 860.34 and 248.72 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 860.34 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/860.34 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 860.34 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 213,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,983.76/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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