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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.87 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.87 and 375.59 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.87 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.87 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.87 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 217,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,794.82/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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