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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 572.73 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 572.73 and 336.98 is: 465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 572.73 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/572.73 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 572.73 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 192,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,998.56/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.35

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