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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 573.54 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 573.54 and 342.26 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 573.54 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/573.54 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 573.54 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 196,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,300.37/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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