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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 577.52 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 577.52 and 250.48 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 577.52 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/577.52 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 577.52 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 144,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,657.21/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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