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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.87, 573.68 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.87, 573.68 and 250.02 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.87 : 573.68 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.87/573.68 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.87x = 573.68 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.87x = 143,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,432.10/415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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