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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 577.07 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 577.07 and 363.86 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 577.07 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/577.07 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 577.07 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 209,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,973.56/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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