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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 861.33 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 861.33 and 249.60 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 861.33 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/861.33 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 861.33 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 214,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,982.41/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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