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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 577.37 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 577.37 and 345.56 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 577.37 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/577.37 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 577.37 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 199,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,513.95/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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