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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 574.52 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 574.52 and 250.43 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 574.52 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/574.52 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 574.52 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 143,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,872.92/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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