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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 578.54 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 578.54 and 253.40 is: 349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 578.54 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/578.54 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 578.54 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 146,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,602.04/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.69

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