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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 578.25 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 578.25 and 253.21 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 578.25 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/578.25 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 578.25 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 146,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,416.74/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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