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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.45 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.45 and 393.52 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.45 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.45 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.45 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 228,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,025.16/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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