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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 574.98 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 574.98 and 250.75 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 574.98 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/574.98 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 574.98 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 144,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,177.42/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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