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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 513.64 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 513.64 and 319.78 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 513.64 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/513.64 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 513.64 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 164,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,251.80/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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