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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 569.16 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 569.16 and 347.40 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 569.16 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/569.16 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 569.16 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 197,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,726.18/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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