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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 861.05 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 861.05 and 249.48 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 861.05 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/861.05 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 861.05 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 214,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,815.38/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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