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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.32 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.32 and 343.75 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.32 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.32 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.32 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 198,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,453.75/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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