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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 578.24 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 578.24 and 261.83 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 578.24 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/578.24 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 578.24 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 151,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,401.70/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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