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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 573.84 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 573.84 and 250.05 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 573.84 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/573.84 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 573.84 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 143,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,488.07/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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