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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 577.74 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 577.74 and 301.24 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 577.74 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/577.74 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 577.74 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 174,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,038.40/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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