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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 577.11 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 577.11 and 250.07 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 577.11 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/577.11 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 577.11 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 144,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,319.34/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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