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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 574.67 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 574.67 and 250.59 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 574.67 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/574.67 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 574.67 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 144,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,009.34/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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