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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 861.20 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 861.20 and 245.15 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 861.20 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/861.20 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 861.20 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 211,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,117.65/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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