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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.61 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.61 and 261.95 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.61 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.61 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.61 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 151,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,564.00/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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