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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 574.20 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 574.20 and 250.44 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 574.20 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/574.20 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 574.20 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 143,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,802.65/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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