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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 571.08 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 571.08 and 343.24 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 571.08 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/571.08 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 571.08 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 196,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,017.50/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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