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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 578.82 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 578.82 and 264.16 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 578.82 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/578.82 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 578.82 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 152,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,901.09/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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