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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 578.24 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 578.24 and 263.76 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 578.24 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/578.24 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 578.24 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 152,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,516.58/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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