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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 860.34 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 860.34 and 248.73 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 860.34 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/860.34 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 860.34 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 213,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,992.37/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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