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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.04 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.04 and 344.39 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.04 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.04 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.04 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 199,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,071.20/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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