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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 574.20 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 574.20 and 311.43 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 574.20 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/574.20 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 574.20 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 178,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,823.11/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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