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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 579.15 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 579.15 and 361.50 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 579.15 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/579.15 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 579.15 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 209,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,362.73/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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