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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 576.92 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 576.92 and 250.05 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 576.92 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/576.92 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 576.92 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 144,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,254.71/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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