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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 609.39 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 609.39 and 342.72 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 609.39 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/609.39 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 609.39 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 208,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,850.14/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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