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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 860.53 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 860.53 and 249.15 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 860.53 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/860.53 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 860.53 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 214,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,401.05/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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