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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 860.16 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 860.16 and 249.38 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 860.16 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/860.16 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 860.16 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 214,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,506.70/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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