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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.70 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.70 and 253.64 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.70 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.70 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.70 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 146,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,781.47/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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