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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 576.54 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 576.54 and 251.96 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 576.54 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/576.54 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 576.54 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 145,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,262.14/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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