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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 579.23 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 579.23 and 253.98 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 579.23 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/579.23 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 579.23 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 147,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,111.57/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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