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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 579.35 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 579.35 and 254.01 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 579.35 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/579.35 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 579.35 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 147,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,160.69/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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