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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.57, 579.11 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.57, 579.11 and 262.29 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.57 : 579.11 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.57/579.11 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.57x = 579.11 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.57x = 151,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,894.76/419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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