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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 861.33 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 861.33 and 249.55 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 861.33 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/861.33 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 861.33 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 214,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,940.59/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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