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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 510.00 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 510.00 and 316.27 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 510.00 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/510.00 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 510.00 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 161,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,297.15/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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