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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 559.56 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 559.56 and 344.11 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 559.56 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/559.56 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 559.56 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 192,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,550.19/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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