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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 558.51 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 558.51 and 342.95 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 558.51 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/558.51 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 558.51 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 191,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,538.21/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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