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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 860.88 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 860.88 and 249.31 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 860.88 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/860.88 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 860.88 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 214,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,628.15/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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