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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 516.40 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 516.40 and 316.31 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 516.40 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/516.40 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 516.40 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 163,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,339.11/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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