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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.27, 862.41 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.27, 862.41 and 250.39 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.27 : 862.41 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.27/862.41 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.27x = 862.41 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.27x = 215,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,934.53/575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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