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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.54 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.54 and 317.08 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.54 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.54 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.54 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 161,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,882.02/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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