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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 579.04 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 579.04 and 253.73 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 579.04 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/579.04 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 579.04 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 146,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,918.55/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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