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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 574.20 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 574.20 and 250.55 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 574.20 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/574.20 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 574.20 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 143,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,862.94/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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