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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 575.17 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 575.17 and 251.13 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 575.17 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/575.17 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 575.17 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 144,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,442.44/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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