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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 575.02 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 575.02 and 251.00 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 575.02 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/575.02 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 575.02 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 144,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,325.89/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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