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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 707.22 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 707.22 and 344.28 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 707.22 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/707.22 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 707.22 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 243,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,481.70/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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