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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 578.67 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 578.67 and 253.60 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 578.67 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/578.67 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 578.67 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 146,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,750.71/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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