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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 575.53 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 575.53 and 251.25 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 575.53 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/575.53 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 575.53 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 144,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,601.91/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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