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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 572.67 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 572.67 and 341.37 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 572.67 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/572.67 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 572.67 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 195,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,492.36/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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