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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 629.91 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 629.91 and 359.10 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 629.91 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/629.91 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 629.91 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 226,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,200.68/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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