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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 862.03 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 862.03 and 250.15 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 862.03 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/862.03 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 862.03 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 215,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,636.80/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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