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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 861.51 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 861.51 and 249.70 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 861.51 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/861.51 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 861.51 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 215,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,119.05/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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