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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.01, 578.24 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.01, 578.24 and 287.79 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.01 : 578.24 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.01/578.24 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.01x = 578.24 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.01x = 166,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,411.69/419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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