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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 860.22 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 860.22 and 248.80 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 860.22 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/860.22 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 860.22 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 214,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,022.74/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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