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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 863.34 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 863.34 and 250.75 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 863.34 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/863.34 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 863.34 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 216,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,482.51/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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