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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.29, 578.67 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.29, 578.67 and 253.51 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.29 : 578.67 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.29/578.67 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.29x = 578.67 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.29x = 146,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,698.63/419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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