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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 860.72 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 860.72 and 249.24 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 860.72 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/860.72 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 860.72 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 214,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,525.85/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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