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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 569.70 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 569.70 and 342.24 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 569.70 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/569.70 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 569.70 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 194,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974.13/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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