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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 860.46 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 860.46 and 244.92 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 860.46 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/860.46 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 860.46 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 210,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,743.86/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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