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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 578.22 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 578.22 and 253.14 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 578.22 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/578.22 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 578.22 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 146,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,370.61/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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