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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 577.76 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 577.76 and 250.66 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 577.76 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/577.76 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 577.76 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 144,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,821.32/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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