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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 574.67 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 574.67 and 250.67 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 574.67 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/574.67 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 574.67 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 144,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,054.59/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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