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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.43, 575.81 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.43, 575.81 and 251.55 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.43 : 575.81 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.43/575.81 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.43x = 575.81 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.43x = 144,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,844.69/417.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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