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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861 and 249.40 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 214,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,733.40/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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