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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.58 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.58 and 253.50 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.58 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.58 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.58 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 146,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,670.03/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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