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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 860.93 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 860.93 and 244.83 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 860.93 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/860.93 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 860.93 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 210,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,778.12/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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