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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.01, 575.52 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.01, 575.52 and 251.23 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.01 : 575.52 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.01/575.52 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.01x = 575.52 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.01x = 144,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,587.89/417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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