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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 577.31 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 577.31 and 294.50 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 577.31 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/577.31 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 577.31 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 170,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,013.44/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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