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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 518.38 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 518.38 and 316.63 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 518.38 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/518.38 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 518.38 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 164,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134.66/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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