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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 554.48 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 554.48 and 343.04 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 554.48 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/554.48 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 554.48 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 190,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,205.62/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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