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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 571.20 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 571.20 and 344.34 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 571.20 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/571.20 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 571.20 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 196,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,687.01/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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