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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 579.02 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 579.02 and 262.22 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 579.02 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/579.02 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 579.02 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 151,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,826.42/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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