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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 579.73 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 579.73 and 395.44 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 579.73 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/579.73 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 579.73 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 229,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,248.43/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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