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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 510.87 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 510.87 and 316.95 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 510.87 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/510.87 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 510.87 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 161,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,920.25/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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