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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.51 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.51 and 254.21 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.51 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.51 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.51 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 147,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,314.34/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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