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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 519.62 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 519.62 and 319.77 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 519.62 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/519.62 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 519.62 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 166,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,157.29/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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