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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 578.97 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 578.97 and 253.78 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 578.97 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/578.97 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 578.97 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 146,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,929.56/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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