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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 860.81 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 860.81 and 249.18 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 860.81 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/860.81 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 860.81 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 214,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,496.64/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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