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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 577.11 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 577.11 and 363.72 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 577.11 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/577.11 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 577.11 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 209,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,906.45/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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