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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 579.12 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 579.12 and 253.87 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 579.12 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/579.12 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 579.12 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 147,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,019.93/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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