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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 573.36 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 573.36 and 354.12 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 573.36 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/573.36 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 573.36 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 203,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,038.24/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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