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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 578.37 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 578.37 and 279.34 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 578.37 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/578.37 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 578.37 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 161,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,561.88/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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