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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.64 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.64 and 250.93 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.64 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.64 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.64 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 216,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,713.19/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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