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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 578.17 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 578.17 and 253.02 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 578.17 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/578.17 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 578.17 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 146,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,288.57/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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