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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 578.70 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 578.70 and 279.54 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 578.70 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/578.70 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 578.70 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 161,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,769.80/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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