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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 517.18 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 517.18 and 316.73 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 517.18 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/517.18 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 517.18 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 163,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806.42/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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