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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 578.03 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 578.03 and 250.79 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 578.03 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/578.03 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 578.03 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 144,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,960.00/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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