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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 578.98 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 578.98 and 251.54 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 578.98 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/578.98 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 578.98 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 145,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,636.63/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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