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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.09 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.09 and 250.98 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.09 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.09 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.09 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 144,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,334.83/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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