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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 860.42 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 860.42 and 248.67 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 860.42 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/860.42 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 860.42 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 213,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,961.26/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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