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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 572.06 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 572.06 and 340.27 is: 470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 572.06 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/572.06 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 572.06 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 194,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,654.86/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.17

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