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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 573.92 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 573.92 and 341.30 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 573.92 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/573.92 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 573.92 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 195,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,878.62/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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