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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.90 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.90 and 250.12 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.90 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.90 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.90 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 215,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,578.43/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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