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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 512.42 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 512.42 and 313.11 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 512.42 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/512.42 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 512.42 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 160,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,442.26/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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