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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 574.74 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 574.74 and 250.65 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 574.74 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/574.74 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 574.74 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 144,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,058.58/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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