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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 859.59 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 859.59 and 248.68 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 859.59 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/859.59 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 859.59 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 213,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,762.84/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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