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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 512.60 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 512.60 and 317.97 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 512.60 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/512.60 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 512.60 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 162,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,989.83/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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