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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.72, 862.08 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.72, 862.08 and 250.08 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.72 : 862.08 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.72/862.08 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.72x = 862.08 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.72x = 215,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,588.97/574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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