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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 860.97 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 860.97 and 249.29 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 860.97 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/860.97 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 860.97 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 214,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,631.21/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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