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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.86 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.86 and 253.68 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.86 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.86 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.86 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 146,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,845.20/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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