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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 708.30 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 708.30 and 342.56 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 708.30 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/708.30 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 708.30 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 242,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,637.02/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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