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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.11 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.11 and 295.61 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.11 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.11 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.11 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 171,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,186.33/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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