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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 861.40 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 861.40 and 245.07 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 861.40 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/861.40 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 861.40 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 211,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,101.14/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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