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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 513.01 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 513.01 and 317 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 513.01 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/513.01 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 513.01 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 162,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624.17/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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