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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.16 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.16 and 250.36 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.16 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.16 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.16 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 143,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,746.70/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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