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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 578.86 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 578.86 and 253.71 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 578.86 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/578.86 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 578.86 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 146,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,858.41/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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