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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 862.54 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 862.54 and 250.42 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 862.54 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/862.54 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 862.54 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 215,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,997.27/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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