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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 575.78 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 575.78 and 251.58 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 575.78 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/575.78 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 575.78 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 144,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,856.14/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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