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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 861.06 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 861.06 and 249.32 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 861.06 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/861.06 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 861.06 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 214,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,679.48/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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