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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 572.96 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 572.96 and 351.68 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 572.96 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/572.96 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 572.96 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 201,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,498.57/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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