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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 860.46 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 860.46 and 248.86 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 860.46 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/860.46 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 860.46 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 214,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,134.08/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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