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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 578.03 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 578.03 and 261.63 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 578.03 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/578.03 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 578.03 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 151,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,229.99/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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