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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 578.18 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 578.18 and 253.07 is: 349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 578.18 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/578.18 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 578.18 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 146,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,315.86/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.30

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