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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 578.43 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 578.43 and 261.83 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 578.43 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/578.43 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 578.43 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 151,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,447.43/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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