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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 575.96 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 575.96 and 251.44 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 575.96 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/575.96 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 575.96 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 144,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,816.69/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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