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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.04 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.04 and 321.08 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.04 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.04 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.04 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 185,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,597.08/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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