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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 575.69 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 575.69 and 251.34 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 575.69 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/575.69 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 575.69 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 144,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695.16/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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