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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 573.75 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 573.75 and 342.92 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 573.75 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/573.75 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 573.75 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 196,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,751.78/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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