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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 575.54 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 575.54 and 251.50 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 575.54 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/575.54 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 575.54 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 144,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,748.31/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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