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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 862.30 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 862.30 and 249.92 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 862.30 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/862.30 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 862.30 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 215,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,506.02/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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