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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 511.77 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 511.77 and 317.25 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 511.77 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/511.77 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 511.77 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 162,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,360.22/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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