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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.28 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.28 and 250.49 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.28 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.28 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.28 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 143,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,847.27/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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