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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 862.86 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 862.86 and 250.44 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 862.86 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/862.86 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 862.86 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 216,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,094.66/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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