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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 576.07 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 576.07 and 251.74 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 576.07 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/576.07 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 576.07 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 145,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,019.86/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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