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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 578.73 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 578.73 and 261.94 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 578.73 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/578.73 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 578.73 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 151,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,592.54/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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