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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 510.84 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 510.84 and 317.52 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 510.84 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/510.84 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 510.84 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 162,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,201.92/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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