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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.30 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.30 and 253.46 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.30 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.30 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.30 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 146,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,575.92/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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