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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.73 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.73 and 253.55 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.73 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.73 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.73 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 146,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,734.10/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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