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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 575.34 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 575.34 and 251.13 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 575.34 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/575.34 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 575.34 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 144,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,486.35/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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