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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 578.34 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 578.34 and 264 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 578.34 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/578.34 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 578.34 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 152,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,681.76/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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