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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 578.87 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 578.87 and 253.52 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 578.87 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/578.87 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 578.87 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 146,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,750.96/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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