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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 574.61 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 574.61 and 250.64 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 574.61 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/574.61 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 574.61 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 144,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,020.25/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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