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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573.72 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573.72 and 342 is: 472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573.72 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573.72 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573.72 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 196,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,212.24/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.30

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