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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 512.04 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 512.04 and 325.56 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 512.04 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/512.04 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 512.04 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 166,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,699.74/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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