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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 863.26 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 863.26 and 250.61 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 863.26 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/863.26 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 863.26 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 216,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,336.65/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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