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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 510.70 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 510.70 and 312.92 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 510.70 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/510.70 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 510.70 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 159,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,808.24/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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