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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 509.58 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 509.58 and 317.27 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 509.58 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/509.58 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 509.58 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 161,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,674.45/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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