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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 861.91 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 861.91 and 249.98 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 861.91 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/861.91 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 861.91 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 215,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,455.33/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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