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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 578.70 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 578.70 and 344.75 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 578.70 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/578.70 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 578.70 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 199,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,506.83/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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