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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.72, 578.41 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.72, 578.41 and 309.24 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.72 : 578.41 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.72/578.41 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.72x = 578.41 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.72x = 178,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,866.74/419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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