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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 509.04 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 509.04 and 318.48 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 509.04 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/509.04 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 509.04 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 162,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,119.06/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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