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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 862.45 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 862.45 and 250.44 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 862.45 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/862.45 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 862.45 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 215,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,991.98/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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