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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.83, 563.27 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.83, 563.27 and 342.18 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.83 : 563.27 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.83/563.27 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.83x = 563.27 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.83x = 192,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,738.02/408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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