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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 578.86 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 578.86 and 264.60 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 578.86 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/578.86 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 578.86 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 153,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,166.36/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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