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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 574.56 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 574.56 and 250.61 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 574.56 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/574.56 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 574.56 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 143,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,990.48/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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