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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.23, 574.11 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.23, 574.11 and 342.42 is: 472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.23 : 574.11 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.23/574.11 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.23x = 574.11 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.23x = 196,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,586.75/416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.30

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