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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 862.10 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 862.10 and 250.16 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 862.10 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/862.10 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 862.10 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 215,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,661.69/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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