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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 578.55 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 578.55 and 382.62 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 578.55 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/578.55 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 578.55 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 221,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,364.80/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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