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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.47 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.47 and 250.29 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.47 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.47 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.47 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 215,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,867.62/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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