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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 573.29 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 573.29 and 340.57 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 573.29 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/573.29 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 573.29 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 195,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,245.38/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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