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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 572.72 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 572.72 and 341.16 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 572.72 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/572.72 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 572.72 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 195,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,387.45/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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