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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 860.88 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 860.88 and 249.48 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 860.88 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/860.88 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 860.88 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 214,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,772.34/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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