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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 554.16 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 554.16 and 342.72 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 554.16 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/554.16 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 554.16 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 189,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,921.72/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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