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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 861.03 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 861.03 and 249.48 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 861.03 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/861.03 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 861.03 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 214,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,809.76/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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