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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.28 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.28 and 370.10 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.28 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.28 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.28 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 214,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,021.43/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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