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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 577.73 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 577.73 and 372.30 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 577.73 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/577.73 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 577.73 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 215,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,087.02/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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