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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 578.18 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 578.18 and 253.15 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 578.18 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/578.18 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 578.18 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 146,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,365.45/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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