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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 578.96 and 295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 578.96 and 295.24 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 578.96 = 295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/578.96 = 295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 578.96 × 295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 170,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,932.15/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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