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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.15, 578.36 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.15, 578.36 and 251.17 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.15 : 578.36 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.15/578.36 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.15x = 578.36 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.15x = 145,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,265.86/419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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