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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 575.15 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 575.15 and 251.01 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 575.15 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/575.15 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 575.15 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 144,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,367.15/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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