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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.00, 578.03 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.00, 578.03 and 294.74 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.00 : 578.03 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.00/578.03 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.00x = 578.03 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.00x = 170,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,364.20/419.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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