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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 575.35 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 575.35 and 251.16 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 575.35 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/575.35 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 575.35 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 144,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,504.91/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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