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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.39 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.39 and 253.48 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.39 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.39 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.39 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 146,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,610.30/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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