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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 578.79 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 578.79 and 288.68 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 578.79 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/578.79 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 578.79 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 167,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082.20/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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