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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 578.69 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 578.69 and 262.19 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 578.69 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/578.69 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 578.69 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 151,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,726.07/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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