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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 578.79 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 578.79 and 262.07 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 578.79 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/578.79 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 578.79 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 151,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,680.60/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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