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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 571.56 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 571.56 and 348.80 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 571.56 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/571.56 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 571.56 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 199,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,360.13/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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