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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 861.23 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 861.23 and 249.28 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 861.23 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/861.23 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 861.23 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 214,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,685.88/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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