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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 860.72 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 860.72 and 249.26 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 860.72 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/860.72 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 860.72 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 214,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,543.69/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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