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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 578.88 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 578.88 and 287.85 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 578.88 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/578.88 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 578.88 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 166,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,630.61/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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