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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 578.96 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 578.96 and 235.52 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 578.96 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/578.96 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 578.96 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 136,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,356.66/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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