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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 510.89 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 510.89 and 322.79 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 510.89 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/510.89 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 510.89 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 164,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,911.46/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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