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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 577.98 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 577.98 and 253.08 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 577.98 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/577.98 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 577.98 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 146,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,275.18/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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