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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 509.19 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 509.19 and 317.39 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 509.19 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/509.19 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 509.19 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 161,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,608.08/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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