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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 573.88 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 573.88 and 250.12 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 573.88 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/573.88 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 573.88 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 143,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,538.87/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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