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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 708.60 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 708.60 and 342.41 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 708.60 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/708.60 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 708.60 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 242,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,628.18/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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