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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.69 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.69 and 318.88 is: 478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.69 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.69 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.69 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 165,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,078.40/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.49

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