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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 472.11 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 472.11 and 283.44 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 472.11 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/472.11 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 472.11 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 133,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814.86/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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