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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 578.28 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 578.28 and 253.04 is: 349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 578.28 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/578.28 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 578.28 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 146,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,327.97/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.26

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