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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 862.11 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 862.11 and 249.89 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 862.11 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/862.11 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 862.11 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 215,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,428.36/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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