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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 861.50 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 861.50 and 249.75 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 861.50 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/861.50 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 861.50 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 215,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,160.25/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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