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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 575.55 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 575.55 and 251.30 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 575.55 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/575.55 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 575.55 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 144,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,637.15/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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