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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.47 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.47 and 319.11 is: 478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.47 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.47 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.47 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 163,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,215.19/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.67

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