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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.16 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.16 and 308.88 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.16 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.16 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.16 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 178,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,582.06/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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