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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 574.43 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 574.43 and 250.29 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 574.43 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/574.43 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 574.43 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 143,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772.83/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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