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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 579.10 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 579.10 and 337.09 is: 465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 579.10 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/579.10 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 579.10 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 195,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,206.62/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.47

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