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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 578.92 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 578.92 and 354.22 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 578.92 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/578.92 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 578.92 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 205,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,065.04/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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