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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 578.67 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 578.67 and 321.38 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 578.67 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/578.67 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 578.67 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 185,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,972.96/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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