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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 795.53 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 795.53 and 419.00 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 795.53 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/795.53 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 795.53 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 333,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,330.11/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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