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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 861.12 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 861.12 and 244.82 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 861.12 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/861.12 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 861.12 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 210,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,819.40/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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