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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 578.22 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 578.22 and 357.28 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 578.22 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/578.22 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 578.22 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 206,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,586.44/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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