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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.10 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.10 and 343.16 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.10 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.10 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.10 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 197,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,351.32/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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