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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 573.72 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 573.72 and 371.99 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 573.72 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/573.72 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 573.72 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 213,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,418.14/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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