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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.78, 575.98 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.78, 575.98 and 342.81 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.78 : 575.98 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.78/575.98 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.78x = 575.98 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.78x = 197,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,451.70/417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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