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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.44, 861.81 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.44, 861.81 and 249.73 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.44 : 861.81 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.44/861.81 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.44x = 861.81 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.44x = 215,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,219.81/574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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