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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 861.03 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 861.03 and 249.60 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 861.03 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/861.03 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 861.03 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 214,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,913.09/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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