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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.79, 577.56 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.79, 577.56 and 369.78 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.79 : 577.56 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.79/577.56 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.79x = 577.56 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.79x = 213,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,569.36/419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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