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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 573.79 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 573.79 and 250.12 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 573.79 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/573.79 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 573.79 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 143,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,516.35/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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