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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 574.08 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 574.08 and 250.25 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 574.08 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/574.08 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 574.08 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 143,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660.65/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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