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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 578.13 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 578.13 and 253.25 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 578.13 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/578.13 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 578.13 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 146,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,411.42/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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