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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 861.87 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 861.87 and 250.31 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 861.87 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/861.87 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 861.87 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 215,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,734.68/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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