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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 575.35 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 575.35 and 251.17 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 575.35 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/575.35 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 575.35 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 144,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,506.53/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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