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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.08 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.08 and 261.60 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.08 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.08 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.08 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 151,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,225.73/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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