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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 860.93 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 860.93 and 249.14 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 860.93 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/860.93 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 860.93 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 214,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,490.71/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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