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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 513.44 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 513.44 and 326.68 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 513.44 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/513.44 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 513.44 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 167,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,730.58/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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