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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 629.24 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 629.24 and 384.26 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 629.24 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/629.24 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 629.24 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 241,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,786.69/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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