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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 576.27 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 576.27 and 344.76 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 576.27 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/576.27 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 576.27 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 198,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,674.85/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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