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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 574.39 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 574.39 and 250.33 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 574.39 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/574.39 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 574.39 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 143,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,788.69/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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