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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 861.50 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 861.50 and 249.86 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 861.50 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/861.50 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 861.50 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 215,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,257.17/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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