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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 861.60 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 861.60 and 249.54 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 861.60 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/861.60 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 861.60 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 215,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,003.66/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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