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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 472.70 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 472.70 and 290.42 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 472.70 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/472.70 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 472.70 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 137,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,281.67/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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