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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.12 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.12 and 287.88 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.12 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.12 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.12 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 166,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,427.75/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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