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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 576.64 and 344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 576.64 and 344.51 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 576.64 = 344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/576.64 = 344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 576.64 × 344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 198,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,660.12/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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