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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 578.68 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 578.68 and 253.56 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 578.68 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/578.68 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 578.68 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 146,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,730.10/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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