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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 510.95 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 510.95 and 322.13 is: 479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 510.95 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/510.95 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 510.95 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 164,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,588.16/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.74

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