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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 575.24 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 575.24 and 251.10 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 575.24 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/575.24 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 575.24 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 144,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,441.51/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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