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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 575.10 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 575.10 and 250.83 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 575.10 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/575.10 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 575.10 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 144,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,253.27/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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