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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 866.97 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 866.97 and 248.98 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 866.97 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/866.97 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 866.97 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 215,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,858.19/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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