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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.83, 579.26 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.83, 579.26 and 254.05 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.83 : 579.26 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.83/579.26 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.83x = 579.26 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.83x = 147,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,160.19/419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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