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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 579.05 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 579.05 and 253.97 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 579.05 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/579.05 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 579.05 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 147,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,060.29/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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