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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 861.54 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 861.54 and 249.82 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 861.54 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/861.54 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 861.54 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 215,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,229.92/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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