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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 859.70 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 859.70 and 248.73 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 859.70 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/859.70 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 859.70 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 213,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,831.94/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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