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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 579.39 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 579.39 and 254.07 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 579.39 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/579.39 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 579.39 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 147,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,205.62/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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