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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 509.06 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 509.06 and 317.24 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 509.06 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/509.06 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 509.06 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 161,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,494.19/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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