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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 519.04 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 519.04 and 316.48 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 519.04 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/519.04 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 519.04 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 164,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,265.78/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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