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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 860.83 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 860.83 and 249.38 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 860.83 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/860.83 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 860.83 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 214,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,672.09/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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