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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.76 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.76 and 329.15 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.76 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.76 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.76 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 168,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,774.95/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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