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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 862.19 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 862.19 and 250.19 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 862.19 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/862.19 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 862.19 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 215,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,711.32/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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