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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 861.79 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 861.79 and 245.78 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 861.79 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/861.79 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 861.79 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 211,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,810.75/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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