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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 573.93 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 573.93 and 250.16 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 573.93 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/573.93 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 573.93 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 143,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,571.46/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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