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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 517.32 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 517.32 and 317.72 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 517.32 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/517.32 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 517.32 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 164,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,362.91/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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