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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 578.36 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 578.36 and 253.20 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 578.36 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/578.36 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 578.36 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 146,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,440.75/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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