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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.50 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.50 and 261.92 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.50 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.50 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.50 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 151,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,520.72/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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