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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 562.86 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 562.86 and 343.14 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 562.86 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/562.86 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 562.86 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 193,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,139.78/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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