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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 576.74 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 576.74 and 343.72 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 576.74 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/576.74 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 576.74 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 198,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,236.49/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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