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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.30 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.30 and 305.52 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.30 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.30 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.30 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 175,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,460.14/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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