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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 519.49 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 519.49 and 317.20 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 519.49 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/519.49 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 519.49 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 164,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780.14/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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