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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 575.11 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 575.11 and 251.00 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 575.11 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/575.11 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 575.11 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 144,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,349.73/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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