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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 512.95 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 512.95 and 314.42 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 512.95 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/512.95 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 512.95 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 161,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,281.74/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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