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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.01, 578.14 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.01, 578.14 and 319.41 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.01 : 578.14 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.01/578.14 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.01x = 578.14 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.01x = 184,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,660.81/419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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