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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 861.87 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 861.87 and 249.94 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 861.87 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/861.87 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 861.87 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 215,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,415.79/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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