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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 510.53 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 510.53 and 327.41 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 510.53 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/510.53 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 510.53 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 167,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,148.44/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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