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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 578.00 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 578.00 and 253.10 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 578.00 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/578.00 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 578.00 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 146,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,293.88/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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