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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 860.98 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 860.98 and 249.30 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 860.98 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/860.98 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 860.98 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 214,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,642.31/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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