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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.66, 575.13 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.66, 575.13 and 250.97 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.66 : 575.13 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.66/575.13 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.66x = 575.13 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.66x = 144,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,337.50/416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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