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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.29, 577.36 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.29, 577.36 and 345.48 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.29 : 577.36 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.29/577.36 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.29x = 577.36 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.29x = 199,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,464.60/419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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