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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.33 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.33 and 261.83 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.33 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.33 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.33 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 151,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,425.26/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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