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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 511.17 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 511.17 and 315.28 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 511.17 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/511.17 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 511.17 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 161,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,161.68/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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