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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 578.80 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 578.80 and 253.69 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 578.80 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/578.80 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 578.80 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 146,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837.28/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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