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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.02 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.02 and 250.16 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.02 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.02 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.02 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 144,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,345.38/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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