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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 578 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 578 and 384.48 is: 529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 578 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/578 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 578 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 222,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,229.44/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.95

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