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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 577.73 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 577.73 and 294.64 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 577.73 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/577.73 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 577.73 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 170,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,221.66/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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