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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 577.80 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 577.80 and 279.10 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 577.80 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/577.80 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 577.80 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 161,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,263.98/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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