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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 794.43 and 419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 794.43 and 419.07 is: 577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 794.43 = 419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/794.43 = 419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 794.43 × 419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 332,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,921.78/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.78

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