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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 579.06 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 579.06 and 253.69 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 579.06 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/579.06 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 579.06 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 146,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,900.28/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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