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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 863.45 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 863.45 and 250.82 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 863.45 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/863.45 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 863.45 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 216,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,570.53/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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