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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 578.15 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 578.15 and 253.13 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 578.15 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/578.15 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 578.15 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 146,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,347.29/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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