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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 578.37 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 578.37 and 386.92 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 578.37 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/578.37 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 578.37 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 223,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,782.92/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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