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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 708.01 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 708.01 and 342.84 is: 513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 708.01 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/708.01 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 708.01 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 242,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,734.15/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.83

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