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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.04 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.04 and 316.44 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.04 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.04 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.04 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 162,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,346.38/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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