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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 574.28 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 574.28 and 250.42 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 574.28 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/574.28 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 574.28 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 143,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,811.20/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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