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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 576.06 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 576.06 and 251.66 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 576.06 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/576.06 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 576.06 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 144,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,971.48/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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