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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.88 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.88 and 380.16 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.88 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.88 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.88 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 220,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,067.02/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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