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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 860.94 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 860.94 and 249.40 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 860.94 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/860.94 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 860.94 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 214,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,718.44/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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