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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 574.10 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 574.10 and 250.35 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 574.10 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/574.10 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 574.10 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 143,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724.68/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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