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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.06, 578.22 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.06, 578.22 and 251.01 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 578.22 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/578.22 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 578.22 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 145,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,139.00/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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