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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 862.64 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 862.64 and 250.74 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 862.64 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/862.64 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 862.64 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 216,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,298.35/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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