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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 578.10 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 578.10 and 261.66 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 578.10 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/578.10 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 578.10 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 151,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,265.65/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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