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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.80 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.80 and 250.89 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.80 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.80 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.80 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 144,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,211.57/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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