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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 579.26 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 579.26 and 254.11 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 579.26 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/579.26 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 579.26 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 147,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,195.76/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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