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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 513.54 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 513.54 and 326.56 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 513.54 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/513.54 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 513.54 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 167,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,701.62/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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