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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.62 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.62 and 250.02 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.62 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.62 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.62 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 143,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,415.22/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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