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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 518.32 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 518.32 and 313.20 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 518.32 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/518.32 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 518.32 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 162,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,337.82/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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