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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 574.76 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 574.76 and 349.75 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 574.76 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/574.76 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 574.76 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 201,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,023.90/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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