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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 511.83 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 511.83 and 314.40 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 511.83 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/511.83 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 511.83 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 160,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,919.35/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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