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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 863.07 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 863.07 and 250.83 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 863.07 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/863.07 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 863.07 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 216,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,483.85/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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