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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 580.19 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 580.19 and 337.24 is: 466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 580.19 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/580.19 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 580.19 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 195,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,660.14/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.69

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