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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 575.28 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 575.28 and 251.01 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 575.28 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/575.28 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 575.28 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 144,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401.03/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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