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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.71, 579.78 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.71, 579.78 and 399.20 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.71 : 579.78 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.71/579.78 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.71x = 579.78 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.71x = 231,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,446.18/419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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