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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.50, 868.98 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.50, 868.98 and 250.28 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.50 : 868.98 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.50/868.98 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.50x = 868.98 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.50x = 217,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,487.23/579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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