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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 861.85 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 861.85 and 250.01 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 861.85 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/861.85 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 861.85 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 215,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,469.87/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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