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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 626.97 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 626.97 and 253.91 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 626.97 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/626.97 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 626.97 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 159,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,190.82/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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