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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 861.64 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 861.64 and 245.12 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 861.64 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/861.64 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 861.64 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 211,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,206.28/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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