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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 860.93 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 860.93 and 244.99 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 860.93 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/860.93 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 860.93 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 210,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,919.24/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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