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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 574.56 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 574.56 and 341.75 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 574.56 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/574.56 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 574.56 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 196,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355.88/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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