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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 578.90 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 578.90 and 295.42 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 578.90 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/578.90 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 578.90 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 171,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,016.45/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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