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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 575.02 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 575.02 and 250.85 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 575.02 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/575.02 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 575.02 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 144,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245.52/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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