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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 473 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 473 and 255.60 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 473 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/473 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 473 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 120,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,898.80/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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