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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 470.83 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 470.83 and 326.04 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 470.83 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/470.83 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 470.83 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 153,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,510.09/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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