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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.05, 573.97 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.05, 573.97 and 250.16 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.05 : 573.97 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.05/573.97 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.05x = 573.97 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.05x = 143,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,585.14/416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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