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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 574.40 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 574.40 and 250.44 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 574.40 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/574.40 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 574.40 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 143,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,851.48/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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