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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 574.25 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 574.25 and 250.38 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 574.25 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/574.25 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 574.25 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 143,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,780.72/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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