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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 577.93 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 577.93 and 287.78 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 577.93 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/577.93 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 577.93 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 166,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,316.70/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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