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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.57, 577.99 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.57, 577.99 and 295 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.57 : 577.99 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.57/577.99 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.57x = 577.99 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.57x = 170,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,507.05/419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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