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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 861.39 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 861.39 and 249.96 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 861.39 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/861.39 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 861.39 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 215,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,313.04/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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