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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.42, 707.58 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.42, 707.58 and 342.04 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.42 : 707.58 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.42/707.58 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.42x = 707.58 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.42x = 242,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,020.66/472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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