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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 575.30 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 575.30 and 251.14 is: 346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 575.30 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/575.30 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 575.30 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 144,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,480.84/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.61

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