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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.42 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.42 and 249.76 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.42 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.42 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.42 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 215,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,148.26/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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