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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.58, 860.40 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.58, 860.40 and 248.97 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.58 : 860.40 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.58/860.40 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.58x = 860.40 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.58x = 214,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,213.79/573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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