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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 578.92 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 578.92 and 253.73 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 578.92 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/578.92 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 578.92 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 146,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,889.37/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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