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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.46 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.46 and 249.03 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.46 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.46 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.46 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 214,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,280.35/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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