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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 578.41 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 578.41 and 253.31 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 578.41 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/578.41 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 578.41 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 146,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516.77/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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