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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 578.61 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 578.61 and 253.44 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 578.61 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/578.61 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 578.61 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 146,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,642.92/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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