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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.67 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.67 and 316.28 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.67 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.67 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.67 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 162,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,147.27/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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