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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.80 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.80 and 385.36 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.80 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.80 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.80 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 242,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,314.37/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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