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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 573.98 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 573.98 and 250.20 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 573.98 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/573.98 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 573.98 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 143,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608.55/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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