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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 578.03 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 578.03 and 344.30 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 578.03 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/578.03 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 578.03 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 199,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,015.73/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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