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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 860.64 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 860.64 and 249.15 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 860.64 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/860.64 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 860.64 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 214,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,428.46/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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