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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 860.82 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 860.82 and 249.23 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 860.82 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/860.82 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 860.82 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 214,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,544.32/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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