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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 512.01 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 512.01 and 322.87 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 512.01 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/512.01 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 512.01 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 165,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,312.86/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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