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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 519.88 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 519.88 and 317.63 is: 476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 519.88 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/519.88 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 519.88 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 165,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,129.48/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.86

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