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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 578.34 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 578.34 and 295 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 578.34 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/578.34 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 578.34 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 170,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,610.30/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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