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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 859.64 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 859.64 and 248.74 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 859.64 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/859.64 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 859.64 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 213,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,826.85/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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