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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 863.03 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 863.03 and 250.80 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 863.03 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/863.03 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 863.03 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 216,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,446.67/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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