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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 579.45 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 579.45 and 254.22 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 579.45 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/579.45 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 579.45 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 147,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,307.78/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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