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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 510.88 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 510.88 and 313.84 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 510.88 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/510.88 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 510.88 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 160,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,334.58/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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