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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 578.57 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 578.57 and 261.99 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 578.57 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/578.57 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 578.57 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 151,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,578.24/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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