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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 507.92 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 507.92 and 325 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 507.92 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/507.92 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 507.92 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 165,074
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,074/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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