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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 575.69 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 575.69 and 251.40 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 575.69 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/575.69 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 575.69 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 144,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,727.21/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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