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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 579.38 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 579.38 and 254.03 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 579.38 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/579.38 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 579.38 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 147,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,175.73/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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