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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 862.48 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 862.48 and 245.84 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 862.48 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/862.48 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 862.48 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 212,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032.08/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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