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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 578.77 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 578.77 and 354.20 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 578.77 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/578.77 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 578.77 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 204,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,996.39/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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