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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 859.60 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 859.60 and 248.52 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 859.60 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/859.60 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 859.60 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 213,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,627.79/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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