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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 575.46 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 575.46 and 350.42 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 575.46 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/575.46 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 575.46 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 201,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,652.69/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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