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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.34 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.34 and 253.28 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.34 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.34 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.34 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 146,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,481.96/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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