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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 861.47 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 861.47 and 249.76 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 861.47 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/861.47 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 861.47 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 215,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,160.75/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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