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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 578.25 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 578.25 and 336.03 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 578.25 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/578.25 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 578.25 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 194,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,309.35/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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