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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 708.17 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 708.17 and 342.18 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 708.17 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/708.17 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 708.17 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 242,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,321.82/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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