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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 575.63 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 575.63 and 251.22 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 575.63 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/575.63 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 575.63 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 144,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,610.40/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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