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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.49, 863.28 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.49, 863.28 and 250.86 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.49 : 863.28 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.49/863.28 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.49x = 863.28 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.49x = 216,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,562.42/575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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