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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 575.90 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 575.90 and 251.43 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 575.90 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/575.90 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 575.90 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 144,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,794.40/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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