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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 577.33 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 577.33 and 250.32 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 577.33 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/577.33 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 577.33 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 144,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,515.54/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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