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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 578.37 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 578.37 and 253.32 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 578.37 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/578.37 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 578.37 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 146,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,512.69/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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