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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 862.34 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 862.34 and 250.30 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 862.34 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/862.34 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 862.34 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 215,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,843.70/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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