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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 578.74 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 578.74 and 344.81 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 578.74 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/578.74 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 578.74 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 199,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,555.34/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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