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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 579.60 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 579.60 and 386.64 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 579.60 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/579.60 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 579.60 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 224,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,096.54/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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