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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.01, 578.10 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.01, 578.10 and 253.17 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.01 : 578.10 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.01/578.10 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.01x = 578.10 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.01x = 146,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,357.58/419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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