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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.24 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.24 and 288.48 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.24 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.24 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.24 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 167,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,099.16/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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