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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 860.16 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 860.16 and 248.96 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 860.16 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/860.16 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 860.16 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 214,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,145.43/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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