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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 861.13 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 861.13 and 248.77 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 861.13 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/861.13 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 861.13 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 214,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,224.70/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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