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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.35, 578.87 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.35, 578.87 and 375.61 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.35 : 578.87 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.35/578.87 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.35x = 578.87 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.35x = 217,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,429.36/419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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