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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 578.88 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 578.88 and 259.95 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 578.88 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/578.88 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 578.88 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 150,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479.86/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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