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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.67, 576.44 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.67, 576.44 and 251.97 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.67 : 576.44 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.67/576.44 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.67x = 576.44 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.67x = 145,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,244.33/417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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