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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 470.77 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 470.77 and 313.66 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 470.77 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/470.77 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 470.77 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 147,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,661.72/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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