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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 573.03 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 573.03 and 341.88 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 573.03 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/573.03 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 573.03 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 195,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,907.61/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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