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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 573.89 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 573.89 and 250.19 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 573.89 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/573.89 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 573.89 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 143,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,577.42/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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