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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 575.43 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 575.43 and 251.26 is: 346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 575.43 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/575.43 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 575.43 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 144,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,582.54/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.66

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