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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 860.66 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 860.66 and 248.96 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 860.66 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/860.66 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 860.66 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 214,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,264.37/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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