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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 861.39 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 861.39 and 249.72 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 861.39 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/861.39 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 861.39 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 215,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,106.31/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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