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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 861.76 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 861.76 and 249.95 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 861.76 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/861.76 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 861.76 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 215,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,396.91/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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