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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 861.53 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 861.53 and 249.54 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 861.53 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/861.53 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 861.53 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 214,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,984.95/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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