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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 510.15 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 510.15 and 327.84 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 510.15 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/510.15 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 510.15 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 167,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,247.58/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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