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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 578.70 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 578.70 and 288.30 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 578.70 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/578.70 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 578.70 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 166,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,839.21/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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