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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 578.34 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 578.34 and 373.55 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 578.34 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/578.34 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 578.34 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 216,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,036.02/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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