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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.16 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.16 and 250.37 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.16 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.16 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.16 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 143,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,749.26/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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