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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.26 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.26 and 261.44 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.26 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.26 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.26 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 151,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,180.29/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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