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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 578.82 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 578.82 and 288.66 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 578.82 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/578.82 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 578.82 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 167,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082.18/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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