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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 579.62 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 579.62 and 380.16 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 579.62 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/579.62 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 579.62 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 220,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,349.29/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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