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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 861.50 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 861.50 and 249.64 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 861.50 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/861.50 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 861.50 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 215,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,064.86/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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