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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 573.96 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 573.96 and 250.14 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 573.96 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/573.96 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 573.96 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 143,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,570.35/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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