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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 578.91 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 578.91 and 251.51 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 578.91 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/578.91 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 578.91 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 145,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,601.65/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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