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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 576.72 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 576.72 and 408.41 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 576.72 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/576.72 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 576.72 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 235,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,537.49/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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