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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 510.08 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 510.08 and 317.76 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 510.08 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/510.08 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 510.08 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 162,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,083.02/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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