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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 862.54 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 862.54 and 250.31 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 862.54 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/862.54 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 862.54 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 215,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,903.92/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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