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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 861.95 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 861.95 and 249.99 is: 374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 861.95 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/861.95 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 861.95 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 215,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,477.63/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.99

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