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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 573.90 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 573.90 and 250.14 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 573.90 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/573.90 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 573.90 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 143,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,555.35/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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