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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 577.88 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 577.88 and 250.77 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 577.88 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/577.88 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 577.88 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 144,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,914.97/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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