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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 574.16 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 574.16 and 250.28 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 574.16 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/574.16 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 574.16 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 143,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,700.76/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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