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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 578.73 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 578.73 and 375.44 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 578.73 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/578.73 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 578.73 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 217,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,278.39/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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