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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.35, 861.12 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.35, 861.12 and 249.81 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.35 : 861.12 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.35/861.12 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.35x = 861.12 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.35x = 215,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,116.39/574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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