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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 472.26 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 472.26 and 287.83 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 472.26 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/472.26 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 472.26 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 135,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930.60/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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