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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 861.38 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 861.38 and 245.24 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 861.38 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/861.38 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 861.38 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 211,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,244.83/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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