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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 574.23 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 574.23 and 250.32 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 574.23 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/574.23 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 574.23 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 143,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,741.25/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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