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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 579.37 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 579.37 and 254.15 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 579.37 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/579.37 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 579.37 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 147,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,246.89/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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