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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 578.14 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 578.14 and 348.50 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 578.14 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/578.14 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 578.14 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 201,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,482.36/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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