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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 861.46 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 861.46 and 249.68 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 861.46 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/861.46 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 861.46 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 215,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,089.33/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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