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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 519.52 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 519.52 and 318.72 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 519.52 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/519.52 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 519.52 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 165,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,581.41/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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