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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 578.48 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 578.48 and 261.92 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 578.48 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/578.48 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 578.48 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 151,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,517.58/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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