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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 860.85 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 860.85 and 249.21 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 860.85 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/860.85 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 860.85 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 214,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532.43/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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