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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 576.12 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 576.12 and 334.72 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 576.12 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/576.12 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 576.12 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 192,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,838.89/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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