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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 575.03 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 575.03 and 250.94 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 575.03 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/575.03 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 575.03 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 144,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,293.90/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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