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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 861.24 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 861.24 and 249.62 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 861.24 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/861.24 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 861.24 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 214,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,982.73/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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