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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 573.95 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 573.95 and 250.13 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 573.95 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/573.95 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 573.95 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 143,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.11/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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