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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 861.33 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 861.33 and 249.68 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 861.33 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/861.33 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 861.33 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 215,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,056.87/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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