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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 579.31 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 579.31 and 254.15 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 579.31 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/579.31 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 579.31 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 147,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,231.64/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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