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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 512.28 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 512.28 and 319.05 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 512.28 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/512.28 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 512.28 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 163,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,442.93/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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