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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 578.45 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 578.45 and 279.29 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 578.45 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/578.45 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 578.45 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 161,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,551.01/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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