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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 578.01 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 578.01 and 344.28 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 578.01 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/578.01 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 578.01 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 198,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,998.80/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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