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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 512.02 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 512.02 and 325.56 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 512.02 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/512.02 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 512.02 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 166,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,693.23/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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