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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 862.54 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 862.54 and 245.88 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 862.54 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/862.54 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 862.54 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 212,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,080.72/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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