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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.37 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.37 and 253.32 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.37 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.37 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.37 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 146,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,511.47/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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