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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 578.03 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 578.03 and 253.17 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 578.03 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/578.03 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 578.03 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 146,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,338.59/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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