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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 579.15 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 579.15 and 262.13 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 579.15 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/579.15 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 579.15 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 151,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,811.87/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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