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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 577.92 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 577.92 and 253.01 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 577.92 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/577.92 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 577.92 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 146,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,221.93/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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