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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 574.32 and 397.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 574.32 and 397.43 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 574.32 = 397.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/574.32 = 397.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 574.32 × 397.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 228,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,252.00/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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