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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 574.92 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 574.92 and 250.92 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 574.92 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/574.92 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 574.92 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 144,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,258.93/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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