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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 575.31 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 575.31 and 251.07 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 575.31 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/575.31 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 575.31 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 144,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,441.87/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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