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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 579.26 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 579.26 and 251.77 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 579.26 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/579.26 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 579.26 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 145,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,840.29/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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