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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 860 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 860 and 249.06 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 860 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/860 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 860 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 214,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,191.60/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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