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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 574.26 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 574.26 and 250.43 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 574.26 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/574.26 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 574.26 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 143,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,809.06/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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