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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 578.95 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 578.95 and 262.02 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 578.95 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/578.95 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 578.95 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 151,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,696.48/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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