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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.39 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.39 and 250.31 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.39 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.39 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.39 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 143,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,777.31/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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