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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 574.49 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 574.49 and 250.59 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 574.49 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/574.49 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 574.49 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 143,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,960.20/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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