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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 558.71 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 558.71 and 342.64 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 558.71 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/558.71 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 558.71 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 191,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,433.60/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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