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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 511.29 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 511.29 and 327.24 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 511.29 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/511.29 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 511.29 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 167,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,314.54/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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