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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 575.10 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 575.10 and 334.32 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 575.10 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/575.10 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 575.10 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 192,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,267.43/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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