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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 515.57 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 515.57 and 317.59 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 515.57 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/515.57 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 515.57 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 163,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,735.71/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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