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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.40 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.40 and 249.12 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.40 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.40 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.40 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 214,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,342.85/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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