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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 861.75 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 861.75 and 249.93 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 861.75 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/861.75 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 861.75 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 215,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,377.18/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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