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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 574.59 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 574.59 and 250.58 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 574.59 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/574.59 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 574.59 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 143,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,979.91/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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