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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 508.97 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 508.97 and 315.58 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 508.97 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/508.97 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 508.97 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 160,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,620.75/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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