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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.80, 563.52 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.80, 563.52 and 342.63 is: 472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 563.52 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/563.52 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 563.52 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 193,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,078.86/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.31

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