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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.78, 576.26 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.78, 576.26 and 251.82 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.78 : 576.26 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.78/576.26 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.78x = 576.26 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.78x = 145,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,113.79/417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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