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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 517.55 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 517.55 and 313.97 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 517.55 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/517.55 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 517.55 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 162,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,492.59/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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