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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.23, 861.12 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.23, 861.12 and 249.38 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.23 : 861.12 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.23/861.12 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.23x = 861.12 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.23x = 214,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,741.80/574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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