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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 862.81 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 862.81 and 250.62 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 862.81 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/862.81 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 862.81 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 216,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,237.44/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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