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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 862.17 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 862.17 and 250.15 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 862.17 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/862.17 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 862.17 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 215,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,667.51/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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