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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 514.48 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 514.48 and 316.56 is: 473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 514.48 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/514.48 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 514.48 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 162,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,863.79/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.77

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