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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 576.65 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 576.65 and 343.30 is: 473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 576.65 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/576.65 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 576.65 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 197,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,964.44/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.30

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