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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.71, 579.07 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.71, 579.07 and 251.58 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.71 : 579.07 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.71/579.07 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.71x = 579.07 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.71x = 145,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,684.00/419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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