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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 863.01 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 863.01 and 250.47 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 863.01 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/863.01 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 863.01 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 216,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,158.11/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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