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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 519.99 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 519.99 and 317.17 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 519.99 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/519.99 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 519.99 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 164,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,925.23/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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