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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 574.55 and 250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 574.55 and 250.57 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 574.55 = 250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/574.55 = 250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 574.55 × 250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 143,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,960.87/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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