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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 577.19 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 577.19 and 250.27 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 577.19 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/577.19 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 577.19 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 144,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,453.34/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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