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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 564.36 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 564.36 and 342.96 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 564.36 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/564.36 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 564.36 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 193,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,552.91/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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